Did Trump Betray Hamas After the Idan Prisoner Deal?

Watan-In a significant development in the Gaza war file, a report published by “DropSite” revealed secret details of a deal between Hamas and the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, which led to the release of Israeli-American captive Idan Alexander, who had been held by Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades.

According to a senior Hamas official, the group released the prisoner based on a clear agreement conducted through U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, who conveyed direct guarantees from Trump’s administration. The deal included an immediate ceasefire, lifting the blockade on Gaza, and allowing the entry of urgent humanitarian aid.

Sources confirmed that Witkoff promised Trump would issue an official statement thanking Hamas for the initiative, followed by a public call for a ceasefire and the launch of comprehensive negotiations for a lasting end to hostilities—including a full opening of the crossings into the long-besieged Strip.

However, two days after Hamas fulfilled its end of the deal, none of the promises were kept. The White House issued no statement, border crossings remained closed, and the war continued unabated. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim stated that Trump completely reneged on the agreement, turning the release of Idan into a broken political transaction.

Naim said explicitly: “Trump did nothing. His administration did not honor the agreement at all.”